Future Tech And Foresight

Exploring the transformative power of AIOps, this episode delves into its pivotal role in streamlining IT operations and shaping the future of IT management About the Episode: As the complexity of IT ecosystems grow, teams are often overwhelmed, leading to longer downtimes, inefficiencies, and, ultimately, frustrated end-users. Enter AIOps - Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations. Born from the need to streamline and enhance IT operations, AIOps has rapidly become the go-to solution for managing today's multifaceted IT environments. From its inception to its modern-day relevance, today we'll dive into the world of AIOps, understanding its challenges, evolution, and future prospects, especially in the wake of breakthroughs like Generative AI. To help us decode this intricate domain, I'm thrilled to have on board an expert in the field, Trent Fitz. About The Guest: Trent Fitz is a veteran with over two decades of leadership in the realms of cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity. As the Chief Product Officer at Zenoss, Trent oversees both product strategy and global marketing. His extensive career portfolio boasts pivotal roles at trailblazing firms like Nimboxx, SailPoint Technologies, which was acquired by Thoma Bravo, and Trustwave, later secured by SingTel. Beyond these ventures, he has provided invaluable insights in product strategy and business development through his consulting practice. A cornerstone of tech, Trent's foundation is rooted in a computer engineering degree from the University of Oklahoma. Website: https://www.zenoss.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-fitz/

In this episode, we explore the intricate world of autonomous trucking, emphasizing how simulations are shaping the development of self-driving technology for long-haul vehicles. We'll delve into the challenges, advancements, and the future outlook of an industry on the cusp of a transportation revolution About the Episode: Everywhere you go, whether it's the local grocery store or a large shopping mall, there's one thing that stands true: the goods you see have most likely been on a truck. The vast network of roads, highways, and truck stops can really be seen as the lifeblood of most modern economies. Trucking doesn't just bring us our favorite products; it creates jobs, fuels businesses, and quite literally, keeps our world turning. As important as this industry is, it does have its fair share of safety concerns due to excessively long hours worked by the typical trucker, changing weather environments, and other issues that we get into today. But, as technology has been rapidly evolved, there's a new chapter on the  horizon for this sector: autonomous trucking." Today, we're looking into how the marriage of autonomy and trucking is set to redefine this space. We'll be understanding the intricacies of developing self-driving tech specifically for trucks and see how they differ from their smaller, urban vehicle counterparts. We're going to look at what Level 4 autonomy signifies, the foundational role that simulations play in perfecting these systems, and the broad-scale implications on employment, safety, and the way we envision transportation. To guide us on this journey, I'm thrilled to have an expert who has been at the forefront of these innovations Robert Rossi. About the Guest: Robert is TuSimple’s senior vice president of Autonomous Systems. Robert brings extensive experience in leading AI and autonomous systems, leveraging his engineering and business leadership experience from Microsoft and TomTom. At Microsoft, Robert led a successful international standardization campaign for JPEG-XR (ISO 29919), a high dynamic range image coding technology. He led the core media processing team that delivered image, video, and audio experience for Windows and Xbox. Before joining TuSimple, Robert was SVP of engineering for Autonomous Driving at TomTom. Robert holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Electric Engineering from Michigan Technology University.  Robert really sheds light on some of the fascinating aspects of autonomous vehicle technology, and for me, clearly lays to rest any doubt as to how this technology might be so much safer than current human drivers.  Website: https://www.tusimple.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tusimple/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/TuSimple.Inc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1rzOfH_gmqojX7-g3df2VA

Explore the fundamentals of quantum computing in this episode. We discuss its potential applications, its current challenges, and the possible impact on our future tech landscape. Join us as we break down this complex topic and look ahead to what the next decade might bring Sources: https://www.ibm.com/topics/quantum-computing https://hbr.org/2021/07/quantum-computing-is-coming-what-can-it-do https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01692-9 https://thequantuminsider.com/2023/06/19/advantages-of-quantum-computing/ https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/quantum-computing-change-world/

In conversation with Grant Furlane, we delve into the transformative potential of smart cities, discussing current initiatives, technological drivers, and what the future holds for urban living in the digital age. About the Episode: In a world where technology intersects with every facet of our lives, the idea of Smart Cities has been expanding and taking root as quickly as technologies have been emerging. In my discussion with Grant Furlane, a veteran of the transportation industry, we unravel how technology forms the bedrock of smart cities. We explore how these digitally connected frameworks not only streamline urban services but markedly improve the quality of life for residents. Our conversation ventures into the most promising trends in smart city technology, the indispensable technologies that fuel this urban transformation, and the challenges that loom on the horizon. We also shed light on some groundbreaking smart city initiatives that are paving the way for our possible urban future, and touch on some of the possible negative aspects of this fascinating trend. Stay tuned as we delve into the intricate tapestry of smart city technology and its potential to redefine urban living. About the Guest: Grant Furlane is a seasoned professional with over four decades of experience in the transportation, network security, and parking sectors, with a notable emphasis on Smart City initiatives. With a rich history of tech ventures across Asia since 1989 and involvement in over $500 million in technology investments, Furlane has been a trailblazer in developing innovative solutions for tracking and monitoring vehicle movement. His enterprises have pioneered integrated control systems crucial for major airports, hospitals, and parking lot management. Among his accolades are the TIE50 top technology award from Silicon Valley and the Ted Seaburg award. He currently is the CEO of LocoMobi World a smart city technology company specializing in parking, tolling, transit, storage, asset tracking and threat management solutions. And he is co-host of the SmartCity.blog podcast that looks at how buildings, cities and communities are getting smarter, more efficient and more connected. Locomobi World: https://www.locomobiworld.com/Smart City Podcast: https://www.thesmartcity.blog/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-furlane-19a2b7b/

In this episode, I discuss with AI expert Jorge Davila-Chacon practical AI applications, its integration into business, and the future of AI tools like ChatGPT and ChatDOC. About the Episode In the upcoming episode, I sit down with the AI expert Jorge Davila-Chacon, to look at the more practical applications of AI, rather than the more theoretical perspectives that often are discussed on the podcast. . We dive into the art of pinpointing the right business facets for AI integration and ponder over the feasibility of retrofitting existing projects with AI components. Jorge shares invaluable insights on the essential considerations for seamlessly weaving AI into businesses and offers a first-hand account of a project where AI played a pivotal role. Lastly, we delve into an exciting comparison between the emergent generative AI tools and bespoke AI systems, touching upon fascinating tools like ChatGPT, ChatDOC, Midjounrey, and more. And of course, we couldn't let him go without peering into the future of AI. About the Guest Jorge boasts extensive expertise in designing and executing Machine Learning and AI systems across diverse data types, including sequential decision-making, text, audio, and visuals. As the co-founder of Heldenkombinat Technologies GmbH, he spearheads industry-specific AI solutions and serves as a lecturer at the Hamburg School of Business Administration. Among his notable achievements is the co-authored business guide "Scoping Machine Learning Projects" and collaboration with the award-winning project, Convergence, which clinched the 2021 top honor at Prix Ars Electronica. Jorge has engaged with prominent institutions such as MIT, Tsinghua University, CNRS in France, KTH in Sweden, and the University of Hyderabad. Recognized for his contributions, he reviews for esteemed journals and has chaired committees for the ICANN conference on artificial neural networks. For an in-depth look at Jorge's projects and publications, visit heldenkombinat.com. Jorge and I are also members of the Outvise network, a platform for business tech experts, and were lucky enough to be introduced via their team. If you are in need of a local or international tech expert for a project or long term support do look into the Outvise platform as they offer numerous high quality experts for a range of needs and services: https://www.outvise.com/

In this episode, Dr. Burch delves into the world of wearables, highlighting a comprehensive 2019 study, their role in enhancing athletic performance, and addressing challenges, trust issues, and the future of these devices in elite to grassroots sports. About The Episode:  I’ve been pretty active with various sports and athletic activities most of my life. But I’ve never used wearables to track and try to improve my stats. I’ve spoken at length with friends in the past who have and since then I’ve been curious about how wearables and technology in general are and will impact professional performance. And I’m lucky enough to dive into the topic today with my Guest, Dr. Reuben Burch.  We discuss the current landscape of wearables and spotlight a significant 2019 study that engaged over 100 trainers. Through Dr. Burch's insights, we explore the pivotal data these devices capture and their impact on athletic performance. We also touch upon the challenges and trust issues concerning wearables when used by athletes and trainers alike. We finish the discussion with Dr. Burch predicting the trajectory of wearables in both elite and grassroots sports.  Article on wearables: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1747954119885244  About The Guest: Dr. Reuben Burch is the Associate Vice President for Research out of the Office of Research and Economic Development at Mississippi State University. He is also an Associate Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering, the Jack Hatcher Endowed Chair for Engineering Entrepreneurship, the Associate Director of Athlete Engineering at the Center for Advanced Vehicular Center (CAVS), and founder of Athlete Engineering at Mississippi State University (MSU). He has served as a logistics and technology advisor for numerous universities and multiple Fortune 100 companies around the world and currently serves as an advisor for elite wearable technology companies. He also presently serves as a consultant to the world’s largest venture capital firms due to his entrepreneurial experience. University profile: https://www.ise.msstate.edu/people/faculty/reuben-burch/  Reuben’s patents: https://patents.justia.com/inventor/reuben-f-burch Athlete Engineering: https://www.cavs.msstate.edu/research/athlete_engineering.php TimeCodes: 00:01:31 - Intro00:03:39 - Discussion Begins00:04:38 - Rueben's journey to wearables00:08:17 - Early research on wearables in sports00:13:27 - The benefits of using wearables for athletes00:15:54 - Types of wearables00:19:20 - Was there a competitive advantage gained?00:22:39 - Initial Pushback to the wearables00:28:02 - Limitations to wearables00:33:21 - Data privacy issues00:36:33 - Do wearables make teams win?00:40:08 - Will athletes use more wearables in the future?00:43:18 - The future of wearables in sport00:45:09 - Does technology ruin sports?00:49:13 - Conclusion and where to follow Rueben

Serf and I dive into the complexities of large-scale transitions and explore how they can be managed. From historical examples to the AI arms race, we unpack how transition studies can help us navigate the ever-changing landscapes in technology, work, and society.  About the Episode In this eye-opening episode, we are joined by Serf, a leading expert in Transition Studies, to unpack the methodologies and tools that drive societal shifts. Starting with the fundamental differences between foresight and transition studies, we delve into tangible use-cases, measuring success, and the balance between short-term and long-term thinking. Using the transition from horses to cars as a historic lens, we critique the current Electric Vehicle (EV) movement and speculate on what's beyond cars. The latter half of the episode shifts gears to discuss the AI arms race, touching on generative AI, FOMO, regulation risks, and how to rethink the AI control problem. A must-listen for anyone intrigued by how transitions in technology and policy shape our world. Drift Website: https://drift.eur.nl/  About the Guest Serf is all about realizing transitions, and his specific contribution is raising awareness. As coordinator & facilitator eduction he knows how to get people moving and to set up and support transformative education! By organising workshops, developing courses and facilitating events, he himself is constantly on the move for the Transition Academy – to collect the knowledge of DRIFT and other changemakers and share this with future transition champions. Serf at Drift: https://drift.eur.nl/people/serf-doesborgh/  Serf’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serf-doesborgh/?originalSubdomain=nl  TimeCodes:  00:06:09:04 - Interview begins 00:06:59 - Who is Serf? 00:10:13 - What is Transition Studies? 00:14:37 - Tangible Use case of Transition Studies 00:18:10 - Difference between foresight and transition studies 00:20:11 - How is success measured in Transition studies? 00:23:27 - What are the tools of transition studies? 00:30:20 - Short term thinking vs long term thinking 00:30:59 - The transition from horses to cars 00:38:07 - Critique of EV's 00:41:41 - What is beyond cars? 00:39:28 - How is the generative AI revolution seen via transition management? 00:50:35 - Ai and FOMO 00:56:24 - Regulation and Risk of AI 01:02:11 - How to rethink the AI control problem 01:06:39 - Doom thinking about AI 01:07:53 - Conclusion

Today’s guest, Michal Przadka, shares his thoughts and insights on how he integrated AI into his everyday life. Over two months he had the opportunity to use GPT4 and other tools in pretty much all aspects of his life and shared a summary of what he did and learned in a viral article, but goes into deeper detail in the podcast's longest episode! Though we do talk about how he was able to integrated generative AI is most parts of his life and how he benefited from doing so, we also dive into deeper ideas related to our concerns and hopes with this powerful technology, and of course how the future might look when we all start using ChatGPT in a more routine, habitual or day-to-day sort of way.       Before I give a brief intro to Michal, and start our fascinating discussion, I just wanted to mention that as per usual, the podcast will take a pause over August so this will be the last episode for the next month. About the Guest: Michal Przadka is a consultant with a 20+ year journey at the intersection of business, technology, and data. His experience spans from strategy formulation and change management to product development, process improvement, and lean operations. He has worked in both startups and established corporations in diverse roles such as: team leader, transformation leader, C-level executive, CEO, and board member. Though he has always been centered around leveraging technology to drive business value. Michal is now on a mission to guide companies through the post-LLM world and help them harness the power of AI for sustainable success, through his own newly established consultancy. My LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/przadka/. My Twitter: https://twitter.com/przadka. Prompt Internship article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-first-two-months-prompt-engineering-intern-michal-przadka/ My personal blog: https://blog.toasterthoughts.eu/. I post more diverse content here, some of which may not be entirely relevant for LinkedIn. The Ben Evans article I referenced: https://www.ben-evans.com/benedictevans/2023/7/2/working-with-ai. My piece on bedtime stories: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/prompt-engineering-bedtime-stories-michal-przadka. Timecodes: 00:01:20 Intro00:04:48 Interview Begins00:08:47 Being in awe of ChatGPT00:11:10 AI is entering us into a turning point00:15:02 How did Michal start using ChatGPT daily00:20:54 How did he use ChatGPT for his 10 year old's birthday00:23:07 How did Michal use ChatGPT for skill development00:32:35 How to use ChatGPT to design better stories for kids00:39:54 Any authenticity loss when using ChatGPT for kids?00:46:31 Improving engagement with kids with ChatGPT00:52:12 Generational fears of new technologies00:55:43 Using ChatGPT for a career shift01:02:59 Why using an AI detector is a bad idea01:08:24 AI to democratize power and capabilities01:13:30 Will AI enable more human-to-human interaction?01:18:03 Using ChatGPT for financial gain01:26:07 How Michal got 500$ from revolut using ChatGPT01:29:14 Does ChatGPT remove empathy in certain cases?01:36:43 Will AI's be speaking to AI's in the near future?01:41:42 How AI is useful for customer service and sales01:48:43 Building AI consultancies and using AI tools01:53:06 There are too many opportunities!01:57:24 Bugs in the AI system02:03:49 Can ChatGPT choose better stocks than hedge funds?02:07:27 Conclusion and how to get in touch

Today's episode we’ll be looking at wireless charging technology, how it works, its applications, challenges and safety issues, and of course its impact on the future. About The Episode: So today’s episode will focus on a technology I haven’t talked about yet on the podcast, have been really looking forward to learning more about, and have been thinking a lot of since the interview with today’s guest. Hopefully you’ll be doing the same as it’s ability to enable pretty massive changes in our society might not be so obvious when you initially think about it. Today we’ll be looking at wireless charging technology, how it works, its applications, challenges and safety issues, and of course its impact on the future. Here’s what ChatGPT thinks of it.  The wireless charging market is a rapidly growing frontier, driven by the relentless pursuit of convenience and technological advancement. It's transforming not just personal device usage, but also broader sectors like electric vehicles and industrial applications. As the technology matures, it's expected to fuel a surge of innovation, efficiency, and adaptability across various industries. Its potential impact is immense - reducing our dependence on cables, promoting sustainable energy use, and facilitating seamless device integration in our daily lives. In essence, wireless charging is not just about power transfer; it's about empowering a new era of technological freedom and advancement. And this is exactly what I get into on today’s episode with my guest Kurt Weber from Wi-Charge About the Guest: Kurt has a BSEE from Clarkson University in NY and did 17 years of design and systems engineering for commercial business products, military ordinance, and telephony products while working for Texas Instruments, General Computer (Telex), and Building Systems Automation. Moving into sales, Kurt was in  Sales Management in the semiconductors market while working for companies such as NCR Microelectronics, LSI Logic, Tundra Semiconductors, and QLogic to achieve $300M+ in combined sales from Enterprise Server/Storage customers, including HP, Dell, IBM, and StorageTek.  Wi-Charge: https://www.wi-charge.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtweber214/ Wi-charge blog: https://www.wi-charge.com/blog  Timecodes: 00:01:00 - Intro 00:04:01 - Initial Interest in wireless charging tech 00:07:52 - How does Wireless Charging work? 00:10:04 - How has the range been extended? 00:12:44 - How has AI or an algorithm helped the technology? 00:16:04 - What are the applications of Wireless Charging? 00:23:36 - What are the safety concerns of wireless charging? 00:29:29 - Does this tech interrupt other wireless connection? 00:30:46 - Technological challenges for wireless charging 00:27:13 - Charging a car on a highway 00:33:59 - Overheating issues? 00:36:23 - What are the industries that will be enabled/disrupted by wireless charging? 00:41:16 - How will wireless charging enable the future? 00:46:29 - How will wireless charging scale up? 00:48:32 - Final thoughts 00:50:34 - Where to follow Kurt and Wi-charge

Today we explore the emotional fallout and ethical quandaries triggered by the unwanted removal of a brain-machine implant. As Brain-Computer Interfaces become commonplace, the imperative to establish clear neurorights intensifies. About The Episode: The exponential growth of technologies will continue to give us a plethora new tools and disruptions. For any of you trying to keep track with the explosion of AI tools and uses I’m sure you can agree it is beyond the capabilities of any single human. This is one of the reasons that Brain Computer Interface technologies have been so interesting lately as they offer the somewhat distant vision of being able to churn through more information faster than what we are capable of doing today, enabling us to keep up with the latest developments, tools, and opportunities that the future will bring us.  As it is one of the more fascinating emerging technologies of our day The topic of brain machine interfaces has been either fully covered or come up in conversation on the podcast a number of times, and today we’ll look at another aspect of it.   I read a really interesting article that looked at the issues that a patient experienced when her implant was removed, against her desire, after using it for some time. She had negative psychological repercussions, and even felt like a part of her ‘self’ was missing. Because of this, more questions around ethics and human rights bubble to the surface with this technology, especially as we move forward into a time where BCI’s are likely to be used by ever greater parts of the population.  Luckily my guest today Marcello Ienca was one of the authors of the article, and has been at the tip of the spear of the emerging field of Neurorights, which we’ll get into during our discussion today.      About The Guest: Dr. Marcello Ienca is a Professor of Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience at the Technical University of Munich and a Principal Investigator at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. He was an appointed member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Steering Committee on Neurotechnology that drafted the OECD Recommendation on Responsible Innovation in Neurotechnology. Dr Ienca is the Neuroethics Lead of the International Brain Initiative and an expert advisor to the UN and the Council of Europe. Marcello's research focuses on the ethical, legal, social and policy implications of emerging technologies. In particular he conducts research on the ethically sustainable development of AI systems and neurotechnologies. He uses theoretical and empirical methods to investigate the ethical, social and political implications of these technologies focusing on topics such as the brain-machine interface, the relationship between AI and human cognition, and the ethical processing of Big Data. TUM Website: https://www.professoren.tum.de/en/ienca-marcelloTwitter: https://twitter.com/MarcelloIenca Article: https://www.brainstimjrnl.com/article/S1935-861X(23)01760-6/fulltext#%20 TimeCodes: 00:04:59 - Why did Marcello initially become interested in Neurorights and BCI?00:06:46 - The Case Study of Patient R's implant00:09:42 - What is the Hybrid Mind?00:11:01 - What benefits did Patient R experience from her BCI?00:14:45 - What notification system did patient R have?00:15:58 - What psychological issues did patient R have after her BCI was removed?00:23:46 - Studies looking at cell phone removal and the psychological impact00:27:56 - More psychological issues with removing BCIs00:32:32 - What are Neurorights?00:40:14 - Are governments and institutions accepting or rejecting Neurorights?00:44:20 - How important are global organizations like the UN, OECD for Neurorights?00:49:37 - Will Neurorights be desired by the masses?00:57:42 - Neurorights and the future01:05:09 - Conclusion and where to find Marcello